Te Ihu Waka is designed for Maori offenders and those who identify as Maori, however many non-Maori benefit from attending.  ‍

The programme is marae based and aims to inspire change by helping to discover and recover tikanga – traditional Maori principles, values and disciplines that you can apply in your daily life.

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Rangatiratanga

- Promoting inclusivity by providing an opportunity for Whanau to bond and create lasting memories together

‍Whanau Oranga

- Promotes Whanaungatanga, further strengthening connections within  Whanau

‍Whakatika Wairua ‍

- Allows for mindfulness and provides an opportunity for Whanau to connect to the Taiao and recharge their wairua

‍Whakawhanaungatanga

- Encouraging positive social interactions and building stronger relationships within the community

‍Kaitiakitanga

- The act of fishing becomes an opportunity for Whanau to embody the principles of Kaitiakitanga.

‍Matauranga ‍

- Relationship between whanau and the natural world provides an opportunity for whanau to deepen their connection.

‍Whairawa ‍

- Personal wealth or prosperity and well-being of individuals and their Whanau.

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Referrals for our service come from a Correctional Facility and is available for those who (upon release) return/move to Gisborne

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